DATING VIOLENCE 101
- 1. Dating Violence 101
    1. One in three teens and young adults experience some form of dating abuse.
    2. Learn the signs and start talking now about healthy relationships!
ABOUT US
- 1. About Us
    1. Break the Cycle provides tools and resources to prevent and end dating abuse.
    2. Learn more about what we do!
TOOLS FOR ACTION
- 1. Tools for Action
    1. From our curricula to public campaigns, from policy recommendations to advocacy toolkits, we’ve provided a one-stop shop to promote safe and healthy relationships!
TRAINING
- 1. Training
    1. Break the Cycle’s experts are available for in-person training and online consultation on all your dating abuse questions.
    2. We’re also an official TA provider for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
VOLUNTEER
- 1. Volunteer
    1. Break the Cycle depends on YOU to help us accomplish our mission of ending dating violence.
    2. Volunteer with us as a member of the LINA Coalition or join us in our LA and DC offices.
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OVW TA Project

Break the Cycle is proud to be a Technical Assistance Provider for the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) on the issue of teen dating violence. We have been providing training and technical assistance to OVW grantees since 2007. Stopping teen dating violence is a priority for OVW. In fact, recipients of their grants provide vital services to teen victims of dating violence across the country. OVW grantees encompass a wide range of professional arenas including:

Courts
Law enforcement
Prosecution
Victims' services
Schools

Break the Cycle helps ensure that OVW grantees have the information, training and resources necessary to help young victims of domestic and dating violence. Our program is responsive to teens' needs, reflecting the flexibility required to provide them effective services. Break the Cycle provides technical assistance to Youth Services, STEP and Rural grantees to enhance their ability to effectively work with young people on this issue. Through the Teen Dating Violence Technical Assistance Center, we offer:

In-person and web-based trainings designed to improve the skills of Youth Services, STEP and Rural grantees
An online safety planning tool to help teens experiencing dating violence plan for their safety, including avoiding abuse and stalking via technology
Sample organizational policies that address the unique challenges of serving youth
Resources for Rural grantees on effectively working with schools
Individual technical assistance to service providers and organizations

All of Break the Cycle's technical assistance resources are free to OVW grantees. More Resources In addition, all of Break the Cycle's technical assistance resources are available online. Learn more about our training services and our curriculum and products.

OVW TA Project

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